1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Sedan LS Turbo Build

[clean8485]

The narrowed frame rail is about 3/4” deeper than the wheel tub. A little use of the Tonya Harding would move it out of the way pretty easily.

LOL. Thanks very much.

 

[GroceryGetter83]

Hard to find the time for the garage lately between work, being sick and the littles.

Almost done with passenger side notch:


ARP wheel stud upgrades (thanks Quick Performance!):



I always forget how thicc these bois are:


Have been enjoying a lot of time with the littles though:
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[GroceryGetter83]

Third member cleaned up and put back in place:


Found an issue with these rotors, holes no big!


Solution:


Mint!


Looking sweet now!

 

[81cutlass]

So 35 splines, 5/8 studs?

 

[GroceryGetter83]

So 35 splines, 5/8 studs?

35 splines, but still 1/2" studs; My wheels won't accept 5/8” studs so that will have to wait until the future.

 

[GroceryGetter83]

Passenger side dialed:


Rear gear oil topped off:


Exchanged the disc/drum proportioning valve for the disk/disk flavor:


Snazzy-looking rear I’ve got:


Might be able to drive in a few weeks!!!

 

[64nailhead]

Snazzy-looking rear I’ve got

If you were able to get your wife to agree, then you're a lucky guy


Glad to see some progress!

 

[GroceryGetter83]

If you were able to get your wife to agree, then you're a lucky guy


Glad to see some progress!

She tells me I do from time to time, so I'm a pretty lucky girl

 

[GroceryGetter83]

Mounting the rear brake lines:




Next step: hardlines!

 

[GroceryGetter83]

Well, it’s back on the ground!




Need to set ride height and set pinion angle, but should be able to drive this week!

After I give it a bath, of course